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Julio Mena y la Orquesta del Solar
**Julio Mena – The Melody Monster** Julio Mena, affectionately known as "The Melody Monster," is a vocalist and composer hailing from Hartford, Connecticut. Growing up in a vibrant Latino and Black community, he was immersed in diverse musical genres from an early age. His passion for music ignited at age 11 when he witnessed his mother's joy watching his older brother perform, inspiring him to pursue singing to make her proud. In the mid-1990s, Julio began his musical journey, gaining his first studio experience under the mentorship of Javi Ayala and Willie Valentin at Artistik Recordings. There, he honed his skills in music production and developed a distinctive blend of Latin Freestyle, R&B, and Urban Pop. His versatility led him to join the R&B group Facade, where he performed at notable venues like Madison Square Garden and MTV's The Cutting Room. He also received vocal training from renowned coach Craig Derry, known for working with artists like Mya and D'Angelo. Julio's music seamlessly fuses genres, characterized by his smooth vocals and dynamic performances. Beyond performing, he is deeply involved in songwriting and production, continually evolving his sound and contributing to the music industry. For more on Julio Mena's music and journey, google search: Julio Mena

Songs

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Run Away (Tee's New School Freestyle Mix)
Jill Tirrell
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Never End
Julio Mena
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I Hope (Extended Mix)
Julio Mena
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It Don't Matter (Jac Mix)
Julio Mena
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Hits The Soul
Julio Mena

Albums

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The Melody Monster 2

2024
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I Want It All

2020
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Love n War

2024
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Todd Terry Presents Freestyle Forever (Vol 2)

2015
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Back To My Roots

2020
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Aqui Pasa Algo

2012

Singles & EPs

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My Heart Is Raining

Single • 2025
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So in Love

Single • 2020
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Intoxicated

Single • 2018
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Love Yourself

Single • 2024
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The Melody Monster

EP • 2019
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My Number One

Single • 2014
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I Hope

Single • 2023
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It Don't Matter

Single • 2019
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The Same

Single • 2023
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Onions Cha Cha Cha

Single • 2018

Videos

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Nobody Gotta Know (Julio Mena Original Version) (feat. Julio Mena y la Orquesta del Solar)

Cuban Link • 123K views

Playlists by Julio Mena y la Orquesta del Solar

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Julio Mena

Playlist • Julio Mena • 820 views